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• Carrageenan
• Cellulose Gum/CMC
• Diutan
• Gellan Gum
• Microfibrous Cellulose
• Microparticulated Whey Protein Concentrate
• Pectin
• Refined Locust Bean Gum
• Welan
• Xanthan Gum

CP Kelco Microfibrous Cellulose

CP Kelco is proud to offer a new type of biodegradable suspension aid known as microfibrous cellulose (MFC). MFC is produced by the fermentation of the bacterium, Acetobacter xylinum. The organism is typically grown in glucose syrup (e.g., corn-syrup) based media and produces cellulose that is chemically identical to plant-derived cellulose.

Source: Biofermentation using a sugar source
Function: Suspension in surfactant thickened systems and concentrated detergents
Description: Biodegradable suspension aid produced by the fermentation of the bacterium, Acetobacter xylinum that results is a product that is chemically identical to plant-derived cellulose

However, though identical in chemical structure, MFC fibers are much smaller in diameter than plant-derived cellulose which leads to a far higher surface area by weight of the cellulose. This high surface area allows the MFC to create a three-dimensional network that produces a true yield value in solution at low use levels.

Also, because the MFC is completely insoluble, it does not compete for water and, therefore, has a wide range of compatibility. Applications for MFC include adding suspension properties to surfactant-thickened body washes, shampoos, and liquid hand soaps, as well as to “ultra” liquid dish soaps and concentrated liquid laundry detergents.